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Charity organizations provide free meals for Thanksgiving

For organizations like Helping Hands Generation or the Salvation Army, giving back to the community comes from a place of love.

November 24, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families across the country gathered around the table Thursday, to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. For those without a place to go though, charity organizations stepped in to lend a helping hand. Since 2016, owner of Helping Hands Generation, Amber Cearnal, has provided food and necessities on holidays to people in Macon. “Basically just want to…

Car chase in Laurens ends in crash, suspect on the loose

November 23, 2023

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens county sheriff’s office is searching for a suspect on the loose after a car chase with the Georgia state patrol. Its reported that the chase ended in a crash on highway 19 and I-16 and the suspect jumped out and ran on foot. There’s a high presence of law enforcement in the area. If…

BS Report: November 22nd – Thankful for Georgia Sports

We have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. 41NBC's Bill Shanks says that includes our Georgia sports teams.

November 22, 2023

David Tufts,

We have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks says that includes our Georgia sports teams. Categories: Sports

Local businesses offering big discounts during Small Business Saturday

According to Vice President of External Affairs for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, sixty-eight cents of every dollar spent locally stays in the community.

November 22, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you plan on Christmas shopping after Thanksgiving, you might want to save some of your budget for Small Business Saturday. Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, shoppers can support their city’s economy by shopping at locally owned businesses. According to Vice President of External Affairs for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, more retail businesses have…

Gun found inside Bibb County Jail

After a search, law enforcement found a gun hidden inside a wall mounted telephone in an inmate dayroom.

November 22, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a firearm was found inside the Bibb County Jail. A release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it received an anonymous tip of a firearm inside one of the cell block areas of the jail. After a search, law enforcement found a gun hidden inside a wall mounted…

Man injured in police chase after shooting at deputies

During the pursuit, Wicker shot at deputies from his vehicle. A Treutlen County deputy then used a PIT maneuver to end the chase in Montgomery County.

November 22, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MOUNT VERNON, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an shooting involving Treutlen and Laurens Counties deputies on November 19. According to the GBI, a Laurens County deputy stopped 32-year-od Kadeem Amir Wicker, of Wrightsville, on I-16 for reckless driving. Investigators say when the deputy approached the vehicle, Wicker drove away. The chase went into Treutlen County,…

Cold Thanksgiving Morning

November 22, 2023

Chris Denmark,

As we head into Thanksgiving temperatures will remain quite chilly with overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s Thanksgiving morning. As for the day on Thursday temperatures will warm up into the low 60s again. Overnight Thursday into your Black Friday a few showers may occur across the middle Georgia. As for temperatures will be the same on…

Much cooler Wednesday

November 21, 2023

Chris Denmark,

Today we saw a few showers and thunderstorms across middle Georgia. as the cold front passes temperatures will be below average for the next couple of days. Overnight tonight we will still see rainfall mainly in our south eastern counties. Temperatures will begin to fall into the mid 50s as you head out the door to start your Wednesday Wednesday…

1M+ Georgians expected on roads this week, GDOT eases traffic with lane closure suspensions

Lieutenant Scott Davis says 99% of car crashes could be prevented by taking basic safety precautions.

November 21, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanksgiving travel week is upon us! Whether you’re going over the river or through the woods, there are steps you can take to prepare for a safe trip before you hit the road. With more than one million Georgians expected to travel during the week of Thanksgiving, according to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety,…

Parmalee to perform at Macon’s 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival

The 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome country music sensations Parmalee as the second major headliner of the festival's Nightly Concert Series this spring.

November 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome country music sensations Parmalee as the second major headliner of the festival’s Nightly Concert Series this spring. The group will perform on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park on Saturday, March 16. Parmalee is known for their remarkable success with four #1 singles, multiple platinum…

UPDATE: Deputies looking for ‘shade tree mechanic’ who was driving vehicle that struck and killed woman in March

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying the driver of the vehicle that struck 46-year-old Tracie Yvonne Pitts in March.

November 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (11/21): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying the driver of the vehicle that struck 46-year-old Tracie Yvonne Pitts in March. Deputies say the vehicle that struck Pitts originally left the scene before returning. The owner of the vehicle met with fatality investigators and said a man referred to as a “shade tree” mechanic who…

Macon-Bibb to open world’s largest indoor Pickleball facility at Macon Mall, first tournament set for December

Macon-Bibb County is set to unveil what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world. The two-story facility at Macon Mall, which opens to the public next month, is also getting set to host the Candy Cane Classic Tournament on December 16 and 17.

November 21, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is set to open what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world. The two-story facility at Macon Mall, which opens to the public next month, is also getting set to host the Candy Cane Classic Tournament on December 16 and 17. The tournament, organized by Visit Macon and the Southern…

Storms possible tomorrow

November 20, 2023

Chris Denmark,

Good Evening, Today we saw partly cloudy skies and above average temperatures. As we head into the overnight hours temperatures will not drop off that much we will be in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tomorrow morning we will see a few showers early in the morning. As we head into the late morning hours to early afternoon we…

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Visits Ocmulgee Mounds; Pledges Bipartisan Support

Sen. Warnock tours Ocmulgee Mounds, pushes for National Park status

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock toured the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon on Monday, recognizing the importance of the park in the broader Ocmulgee River Corridor with an announcement of a bipartisan effort to make the park Georgia's first national park and preserve.

November 20, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock toured the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon on Monday, recognizing the importance of the park in the broader Ocmulgee River Corridor with an announcement of a bipartisan effort to make the park Georgia’s first national park and preserve. “It is a living testament to our intertwined histories,” Warnock said. The…

Sheriff praises teamwork in recapture of all Bibb County Jail escapees

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says the operation was a team effort across multiple agencies.

November 20, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than one month ago, four inmates escaped from the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. As of Saturday, all of the inmates are now back in custody. Monday, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis spoke at a news conference about the efforts that went into capturing the escapees. “Our citizens should be very proud of the work…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department encourages safe turkey frying this holiday season

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind Middle Georgians to take proper safety measures to make sure their turkey frying goes off without incident.

November 20, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind Middle Georgians to take proper safety measures to make sure their turkey frying goes off without incident. Their first piece of advice? Keep your distance. “When you’re deep frying turkeys, you want to make sure you’re a safe distance from your house,” fire safety director Jeremy Webb said…

Help Crimestoppers track down these wanted suspects

Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five suspects wanted across Middle Georgia.

November 20, 2023

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects? Ronald Winther, male. He’s…

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UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with fatal motorcycle crash

A person is in custody in connection with a fatal crash over the summer.

November 19, 2023

Haley Janes, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (11/19): A person is in custody in connection with a fatal crash over the summer. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Caleb Levi Hendrix of Macon was taken into custody just before 5 p.m. Sunday. He was wanted for homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence (drugs), driving on the wrong side of the roadway and superior court…

Lineman of the Week: Tattnall Square Academy

November 17, 2023

David Tufts,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Zach Wilson and high school football lineman Cade Hodgin of Tattnall Square Academy—both lineman working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC lineman of the week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Crisp County in our Game of the Week

The Bulldogs (10-1) had won 9 games in a row and were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 13 per game. This was their first 10-win season since 2018. The Cougars last played Mary Persons in 2020 and 2021 and won both games.

November 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mary Persons Bulldogs welcomed in the Crisp County Cougars on Friday night for the second round of the playoffs. The Bulldogs (10-1) had won 9 games in a row and were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 13 per game. This was their first 10-win season since 2018. The Cougars last played…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Irwin County

The Royals had won seven in a row and were averaging 37 points per game. The Indians beat Temple last week, 41-17.

November 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bleckley County Royals hosted the Irwin County Indians at Royal Stadium Friday night. The Royals had won seven in a row and were averaging 37 points per game. The Indians beat Temple last week, 41-17. The winner of this game would play the Mt. Vernon-Prince Avenue Christian winner. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins takes on Ware County

The Demons were scoring 31 points per game while giving up 26. The Gators beat Warner Robins in the state championship game last year and had beaten the Demons two years in a row.

November 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons welcomed the Ware County Gators to McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday night. The Demons were scoring 31 points per game while giving up 26. The Gators beat Warner Robins in the state championship game last year and had beaten the Demons two years in a row. The winner of this game would…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD battles Strong Rock Christian

The Vikings had won two in a row and beat Strong Rock 41-7 in 2021. The Patriots beat Stratford in a GIAA 4A play-in game last week, 21-12.

November 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots in the opening round of the GIAA playoffs. The Vikings had won two in a row and beat Strong Rock 41-7 in 2021. The Patriots beat Stratford in a GIAA 4A play-in game last week, 21-12. The winner would play Bethlehem Christian or Tattnall Square next week….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dooly County takes on Jenkins County

Dooly County was scoring 26 points per game and giving up 26 points per game. Jenkins County was scoring 39 points per game this season.

November 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dooly County Bobcats battled the Jenkins County Eagles in the second round of the playoffs Friday. Dooly County was scoring 26 points per game and giving up 26 points per game. Jenkins County was scoring 39 points per game this season. The winner of this game would get the winner of Greene County-Bowdon game. Here…

For organizations like Helping Hands Generation or the Salvation Army, giving back to the community comes from a place of love.

We have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. 41NBC's Bill Shanks says that includes our Georgia sports teams.

According to Vice President of External Affairs for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, sixty-eight cents of every dollar spent locally stays in the community.

After a search, law enforcement found a gun hidden inside a wall mounted telephone in an inmate dayroom.

During the pursuit, Wicker shot at deputies from his vehicle. A Treutlen County deputy then used a PIT maneuver to end the chase in Montgomery County.

Lieutenant Scott Davis says 99% of car crashes could be prevented by taking basic safety precautions.

The 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome country music sensations Parmalee as the second major headliner of the festival's Nightly Concert Series this spring.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying the driver of the vehicle that struck 46-year-old Tracie Yvonne Pitts in March.

Macon-Bibb County is set to unveil what leaders say is the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world. The two-story facility at Macon Mall, which opens to the public next month, is also getting set to host the Candy Cane Classic Tournament on December 16 and 17.

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock toured the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon on Monday, recognizing the importance of the park in the broader Ocmulgee River Corridor with an announcement of a bipartisan effort to make the park Georgia's first national park and preserve.

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says the operation was a team effort across multiple agencies.

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind Middle Georgians to take proper safety measures to make sure their turkey frying goes off without incident.

Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five suspects wanted across Middle Georgia.

A person is in custody in connection with a fatal crash over the summer.

The Bulldogs (10-1) had won 9 games in a row and were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 13 per game. This was their first 10-win season since 2018. The Cougars last played Mary Persons in 2020 and 2021 and won both games.

The Royals had won seven in a row and were averaging 37 points per game. The Indians beat Temple last week, 41-17.

The Demons were scoring 31 points per game while giving up 26. The Gators beat Warner Robins in the state championship game last year and had beaten the Demons two years in a row.

The Vikings had won two in a row and beat Strong Rock 41-7 in 2021. The Patriots beat Stratford in a GIAA 4A play-in game last week, 21-12.

Dooly County was scoring 26 points per game and giving up 26 points per game. Jenkins County was scoring 39 points per game this season.

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